Coral Gables

Bulla in Coral Gables: Instagram Beckons!

There was a time, not long ago, when boys in khaki swarmed Coral Gables. They sauntered down avenues while gossiping about the latest venture capitalist to move to New York. Ageless women, hair blow-dried and legs strangled by skin-tight white pants, muttered words like "supposebly." There were gold ... More >>

Top Five Eats & Drinks this Week: From A Four-Course $10 Meal to a $2 Dinner

Another weekend has flown by and it's time to get back to the daily grind. No lamenting loss of freedom. , we're already sipping some serious cold brew and we've snagged an exclusive deal on free coffee for you. From $2 meals to healthy dinner demonstrations, this week's eats are mostly budget fri ... More >>

Whole Foods Coral Gables Celebrates Mother's Day Thursday

Mom's work hard all year round, so why is mother's day only celebrated one day? Whole Foods Market in Coral Gables has decided to show mother's some love early, and begin celebrations tomorrow with a free healthy brunch buffet and make-your-own body care class. So leave the kids with dad for once ... More >>

Swine Southern Table & Bar Opens: We Get a First Bite (Photos)

Swine Southern Table & Bar, the "kid brother" of popular eatery Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, is open to the public after a weekend filled with parties and friends-and-family dinners.New Times was invited to one of the dress rehearsals at the brand-new Coral Gables restaurant, which was fil ... More >>

Shake Shack Introduces New Dogs, Drink, and Dessert

Restaurateur Danny Meyer's Shake Shack has released four new items nationwide and we were invited to the Coral Gables location to try them out. The first item is the blood orange lemonade ($2.50 - $3.15). It tastes more like a punch than a lemonade, but you can definitely taste the lemonade influen ... More >>

Giralda Under The Stars: Al Fresco Dining in The City Beautiful

Tonight's weather forecast pretty much explains why we live in Miami -- it's supposed to be around 62 degrees with a light breeze. That means it's a perfect evening to head out to Coral Gables to enjoy this year's first Giralda Under The Stars, a monthly event where streets close to traffic as local ... More >>

Election Turn-Out: Vote-Crazy Coral Gables, Motivated Miami Beach, Hopeless Homestead

Ever since Election Day, the New Times office has descended into tribal taunts as each employee has tried to claim that his or her 'hood was the nail in Mitt Romney's coffin or the only thing keeping Democrats from ransacking the House of Representatives.To settle the issue, we've prepared a list of ... More >>

Burgerlicious: Burgers, Beer, and Beats in Coral Gables (Photos)

The second annual Burgerlicious was blessed with a seasonably crisp night that begged for the good people of Coral Gables to break out the jackets and come out to enjoy sliders, beer, and music from about two dozen local restaurants.Read also:- Burgerlicious Returns Tonight for a Second Time in Cora ... More >>

Burgerlicious Returns Tonight for a Second Time in the Gables

A second round of Burgerlicious returns to Coral Gables tonight at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park where you will be greeted by burgers galore.Between 6 to 10 p.m. you'll be able to sink your teeth into gourmet burgers made by more than 20 of Coral Gables' top restaurants. Cost for general admiss ... More >>

A London Bridge in Coral Gables

BurgerFi To Open Its Sixth Florida Location in Aventura on August 29

Aventura prepare to get "burgerfied." BurgerFi, Avenutra's newest burger joint, will be opening its doors to the public at 18139 Biscayne Boulevard location on August 29. It will be their  sixth location overall in Florida.The chain is the "world's first all-natural burger franchise in the ... More >>

Good Morning, Starshine

Shake Shack Opens in Coral Gables: Burgers, Concretes, and Crowds

Coral Gables took the phrase "be the first kid on your block" seriously yesterday, when thousands of people turned out on a muggy afternoon to get in line for a first bite of Shake Shack's burgers, cheese fries, and concretes.The Gables outpost opened its doors to the public Sunday, July 16, at 11 a ... More >>

Shake Shack in Coral Gables Opening Soon (Photos) UPDATED

Shake Shack is coming to Coral Gables. Danny Meyer's burger palace, which opened on South Beach in June 2010 to much fanfare and waiting lines, is heating up the City Beautiful.The location, which formerly housed Smok'et BBQ, is on South Dixie Highway and conveniently located near the University of ... More >>

Make Your Own Supplement Pills and Save Money?

I was browsing the aisles at Apple A Day on SoBe yesterday, and this pack of empty pill caps caught my eye. They were made of plant cellulose, and therefore vegan, although the shop also carries traditional gelatin-based tabs (gelatin is derived from animal bones and tissues). My mind immediately we ... More >>

A Foodiful Life

Dinner by Number

Coral Gables Restaurant Week Begins June 4; Kick-Off Party May 31

More than 20 Coral Gables restaurants will be wowing guests with signature dishes starting May 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westin Colonnade Hotel. The Fifth Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week event (which actually runs for two weeks), kicks off with a "vote for your favorite taste dish competi ... More >>

Must-See Movies at the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

Coconut Grove Wins Snackdown By a Whisker

​Coconut Grove defeated Coral Gables by a mere seven votes of almost 2,000 cast in our first Snackdown, which ended last night at midnight.A neighborhood that has prided itself on weird ever since it was settled in 1825, decades before Miami became a city, the Grove fell behind, then clawed its wa ... More >>

Snackdown Semi-Finals: Coral Gables vs. Midtown/Design District/Wynwood

​Over the next few weeks, Short Order will be pairing eight Miami-Dade neighborhoods in a "Snackdown." This is the second semi-finals entry. Today pits Coral Gables against Midtown/Design District/Wynwood. Which of these two is the better neighborhood for dining?Read our arguments and VOTE! Tweet ... More >>

Fall Farmers' Market Openings and Schedules: Our Faves!

​'Tis once again the season for many local farmers' markets to re-open their al fresco fruit peddling tables. If you want to sink your teeth into some fresh Florida flora, you've gotta know where and when to scoop up the bounty. Here's the lowdown on Miami-Dade County farmers' market openings and ... More >>

Pictures: Alonzo Mourning's Coral Gables Mansion is For Sale For $14.5 Million

​Big man Alonzo Mourning is looking to downsize, so he's put his eight-bedroom, eight-bath Coral Gables mansion on the market. The 13,000-square-foot pad was only built in 2004, and the former Miami Heat superstar is asking $14.5 million to move into the waterfront home in the gated Coral Gables E ... More >>

Cibo Wine Bar in Coral Gables Set To Open October 26

​Have you walked by the old Sports Exchange location lately? If you frequent Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill (or David's Bridal?), you may have already noticed the movement next door. To be located at 45 Miracle Mile, Cibo Wine Bar is tentatively set to open soon -- October 26 to be exact.The rust ... More >>

Thighs and Pies and Slow Food Miami Bring Earth-Friendly Comfort Food to The Barnacle

dustin.askins via FlickrNot that we know her personally, but it's safe to say Mother Earth believes eating locally grown foods is preferable to munching on stuff picked before it was ripe and shipped 2,000 miles.Slow Food Miami, a chapter of Slow Food USA, is on her side, encouraging people to eat g ... More >>

Fabrio at Miracle Theatre

In-Your-Face Fornication

15-Year-Old Accidentally Killed by Friend After Stealing BMW and Attempting Crime Spree

Helicopter footage from the Post shows the other boys being questioned by police.​A 15-year-old boy from Coral Gables was shot and killed this morning in Boynton Beach after he stole a BMW with two friends and drove to Palm Beach County looking for homes to burglarize. The victim was accidentally ... More >>

Quiche and Sushi at the Coral Gables Art Cinema

Photo by Alexandra LeonChocolate Fashion's tarts are part of the new Cinema Cafe at Coral Gables Art Cinema.​It's the best thing to happen to theater snacks since we started dropping Sno Caps in our popcorn. Gourmet concessions are coming to Coral Gables Art Cinema.At the concession stand in the C ... More >>

Coral Gables on a Budget? Five Cheap Restaurants in the City Beautiful

Sorry Abbracci, we've got a couple mortgages to pay off first.​Caffe Abbracci, Fleming's, and Randazzo's which line Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, are wonderful places. But they aren't cheap. Before you -- oh poverty-stricken one -- consider relocating to a new place for your meals, take a look at ... More >>

No Knuckle Sandwiches

Coral Gables: Hide your filthy, low-class pickup

Four Things Cheaper Than Parking Your Truck in Coral Gables

via YouTube user SalmonCookieCoral Gables Code Enforcement Officer Andrew Clute during a deposition that is somehow both silly and boring.​Some communities debate over police levels, school funding and the mayor's race -- you know, real issues.Coral Gables burdens itself with pickup trucks.Startin ... More >>

Eat, Pray, and Learn

Lizarran Opens with Tapas and Pinchos in Coral Gables

Octopus pinchos. Really, there's no place in Miami more appropriate to eat tapas than Coral Gables. This city has the look of old Spain, perfect for a new authentic Spanish restaurant. Lizarran is coming to town with paella, tapas and pinchos ready to enter your belly.The Coral Gables location is th ... More >>

This Weekend: Norman's 180, Ortanique, Atrio and Others at Food & Wine Festivals in Brickell and Coral Gables

Courtesy of Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival​If you didn't have hundreds of dollars available to taste a marble-size portion of grub made by a celebuchef during the South Beach Food & Wine Festival, don't give up your sampling and wine-imbibing dreams just yet. There are two opportunities t ... More >>

Route 9 Now Open For Lunch; Brunch Starts This Weekend

​When we checked in with new Coral Gables restaurant Route 9 a few weeks ago, before it officially opened, owners Jeremy and Paola Goldberg promised full dinner, lunch, and weekend brunch service upon opening. Befitting the independent, casual neighborhood feel of the place, Route 9 opened last we ... More >>

Route 9: Part 2 of Our Q&A With Co-Owners of New Gables Resto

​Yesterday we introduced you to the co-owners of the new Route 9 restaurant in Coral Gables, Jeremy and Paola Goldberg. The place promises a new, more casual and independent spirit in a neighborhood that has lately been dominated by chains and big bills. You can click read more about the menu and ... More >>

The Other Art Walk

White Wedding on Dark Continent

$12 Lunch at Talavera Cocina

This huarache, with accompaniment: $12​That's twelve bucks for an entree and choice of chips/salsa and sparkling water, or fruit sorbet and hibiscus iced tea. "In and out in less than one hour" is the claim behind this new lunch deal at the popular Coral Gables Mexican restaurant. Talavera's signa ... More >>

Nauseating Heartache

Coral Gables Bank, Scene of Last Month's Hostage Situation, Robbed Again

via FBIThe suspect in this mornings heist was caught on tape​The Bank of America in Coral Gables that just weeks ago was the scene of a bizarre hostage crisis, has been robbed yet again. The latest robbery went down around 10 a.m., when a man entered with what appeared to be a gun a gave a teller ... More >>

Guayaberas and Guava in the Gables

Is This LeBron James' New $49.5 Million Mansion?

​Multiple reports today claim that LeBron James is about to officially become a resident of Miami-Dade by purchasing a $49.5 mega-mansion in Coral Gables that once belonged to his new boss Pat Riley. Nestled in the water-front Gables Estates section of Coral Gables, it's probably one of the grande ... More >>

Coral Gables Misspells LeJeune Road Sign For the Second Time

via WSVN​Coral Gables has misspelled a sign identifying LeJeune Road. Which wouldn't be so embarrassing if it wasn't the second time they've done so. (Note: No, I havn't taking a xtra joyb righting sings.)The sign on the intersection of LeJeune Road and Mendoza Avenue identifies the road as "LeJue ... More >>

Man Armed With Toy Gun Puts University of Miami on Lockdown

​For the second time in less than a year, the University of Miami's Coral Gables campus was put on a brief lockdown after police suspected an armed man was on the loose. The latest incident occurred today, according to CBS4, and just like last time, the man was caught and police discovered the wea ... More >>

Gables Restaurant Week Begins Friday

​Downtown Coral Gables presents its 3rd annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week, starting this Friday, June 7, and running through June 20 (a 14-day week, but whatever). Some 20 Gables restaurants will be offering specially-priced three-course menus.Participants include Angelique Euro Cafe, Bangkok Ba ... More >>

The New Coral Gables: Norman in Chains?

Yes, Norman's coming, great. But who else?​Coral Gables is bracing for a whirlwind of activity in coming months as new restaurants and businesses get set to move in. That's according to Mari Gallet, executive director of Coral Gables Business Improvement. "There's a lot of excitement in the air th ... More >>

Woman Gets $2 Million After Street Sweeper Runs Over Her

​Twenty-year-old University of Miami student Bianca Milov was crossing a street in Coral Gables at 1 a.m. September 11 last year when she was run over by a street sweeper and ejected out the other end. She racked up more than $1.25 million in medical bills, and now the City of Coral Gables has agr ... More >>